To sprangle is to "spread out in different directions: branch out." I love finding a new word that aptly describes a new pattern!

Simple cables are first set in a Seed stitch border, then a Reverse Stockinette stitch background.

As the stitches sprangle and then come back in, they get cable twisted again and staggered to form a lovely all over medallion-like design. Knit-in Seed stitch edges echo the top and bottom edges to frame the central design.

This is a great, easy-to-learn cable pattern for intermediate to experienced cable knitters. Those newer to cables can follow the chart and/or written instructions, which only involve simple cable cross techniques.

This is an eye-catching, unisex design that can be easily knit to a longer length, if desired. Just be sure to choose a worsted weight yarn that shows great stitch definition, like the Capra (super soft cashmere blend!) yarn from Knit Picks used here.

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Finished Blocked, Flat Measurements: 10" [25.5 cm] wide x 56 ½" [143.5 cm] long.

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Yarn Used: Knit Picks Capra (85% Merino Wool/15% Cashmere; 1.75 oz/50g [123 yds/112.5 m] per ball): 4 balls in Thicket #26557.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: 42 sts = 8 ½" [21.5 cm] and 42 rows = 7 ¾" [19.5 cm] in Cable patt; 22 sts = 4" [10 cm] in Seed st.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A worsted-weight in a merino wool/cashmere blend yarn (yarn label of 5 sts = 1" [2.5 cm] on size 5-7 [3.75-4.5 mm] needles) NOTE: WHILE this yarn is listed as a DK weight online, it knits up more like a worsted weight with this pattern.

Approximate Total Yardage Required: 492 yds [450 m].  NOTE: PLEASE TAKE TIME TO BLOCK and CHECK YOUR GAUGE, as the estimated yardage is based on this exact gauge. 

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Knitting Needles Used: Size 9 [5.5 mm] needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.

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